Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
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Community Connections, Spring 2002

QUIZ

A comprehensive Mental Illness Awareness program encompassing warning signs, causes, research, treatment and prevention/intervention can be introduced to intermediate, secondary, and college-level classrooms in a five-module format which can be presented in a basic five-day/five hour program. This curriculum is offered free of charge through the American Psychiatric Association in their "Mental Illnesses Awareness Guide" for educators.
The guide offers mental illness awareness program ideas, sample classroom plans, a resource listing, pamphlet order form, materials request card and a listing of American Psychiatric Association local contacts. To request a free copy fax a request to the division of Communications and Marketing.
The fax number is 202-682-6255.

A simple pretest for students can help an educator get a better idea of the basic knowledge base in the classroom.

Here's a sample test:

1. What is the second leading cause of death for young people 15-19?

A. Traffic accidents
B. Cancer
C. Drug violence
D. Suicide

2. How many adult Americans will suffer with some form of mental illness or substance abuse during their lifetime?

A. One in five
B. One in five hundred?
C. One in five thousand
D. Unknown

3. How many Americans will commit suicide this year?

A. 300
B. 3,000
C. 30,000
D. Unknown

4. What percentage of those suffering with depression improve with treatment?

A. 90%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. There is no effective treatment for depression

5. How many children will be stricken with some form of mental illness in the next six months?

A. Too few to matter
B. 2,000
C. 200,000
D. 2,000,000

Answers 1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.A; 5.D.

posted 4/9/02